Find out how popular the last name Embaye is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Embaye.

Embaye, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Embaye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Embaye in America

Embaye is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Embaye surname appeared 186 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Embaye.

The history of the last name Embaye

The surname EMBAYE is believed to have originated in the East African region, with its earliest known roots traced back to the ancient Kingdom of Aksum, situated in present-day Eritrea and Ethiopia. The name is thought to be derived from the Tigrinya language, spoken by the Tigrinya people of Eritrea and the Tigray Region of Ethiopia.

The earliest recorded instances of the name EMBAYE can be found in ancient Aksumite inscriptions and manuscripts dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries AD. These ancient records suggest that the name may have been associated with noble families or individuals of high standing within the Aksumite society.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name EMBAYE was Abba Embaye, a prominent Aksumite scholar and religious figure who lived in the late 5th century AD. He is renowned for his contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region and his writings on theology and philosophy.

During the medieval period, the name EMBAYE appeared in various historical records and documents from the region, including chronicles of the Zagwe Dynasty (circa 12th-13th centuries) and the Solomonic Dynasty (13th-16th centuries) of Ethiopia.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Embaye Asfaw was a respected military leader and advisor to Emperor Amda Seyon I of Ethiopia. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Solomonic Empire during that era.

Another prominent individual with the surname EMBAYE was Embaye Gebremichael, a renowned Ethiopian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He authored several influential works on theology, philosophy, and literature, and his writings were widely studied and revered in the region.

During the 19th century, Embaye Araya was a prominent figure in the Ethiopian resistance against the Italian invasion and occupation. He was a skilled military strategist and leader, renowned for his bravery and dedication to defending his homeland.

Throughout history, the surname EMBAYE has been associated with various place names and settlements in Eritrea and the Tigray Region of Ethiopia, such as Embaye Hatzien, Embaye Asmara, and Embaye Addi Chuala, among others. These place names often derived from individuals or families bearing the EMBAYE surname who had significant historical ties to those locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Embaye

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Embaye.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Embaye was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Embaye was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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